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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1893
Page
4
The piece ponders cotton price tactics, federal aid for cyclone victims, and currency debates. It mocks educational focus, party dynamics, and political figures like Cleveland and Depew, urging caution before praising policy. It blends editorial bite with sly social critique and scattered modern anxieties.
A Warren County message urges Democrats to back their party ticket to ensure nominating and electing good men. It denounces indifference at the polls, stresses party loyalty, and condemns those who skip voting as cowardly. It calls for a decisive stand for reform and support for county nominees.
The Patriot warns that Quay wields power through subservient party members and urges defeat of his treasury candidate and Osburn, an independent nominee. It claims Quay’s man would be shielded by pressure, risking the state treasury, and calls for halting Quay’s influence with a people’s victory. Also a druggist advertisement promises a blemish cure.
Letter from a Warren reader questions how party patronage works, asking if petitions and voter signatures for deputy posts outrank a postmaster appointment. The editor and Ep weigh party rules versus patronage, urging voters to act in November and praise Democratic candidates. The notice also reports the death of Rev. Dr. Waldo Messaros in Philadelphia at age 41.
The 32d senatorial district Democrats held a convention at Tildenhall Jamestown on October 3. Urban Prescott of Cattaraugus, the populist nominee, was nominated for senator.
Eight members of the House assisted in a Saturday debate on repealing election laws. Six attended while two delivered long pro and con speeches. The Advertiser notes lingering partisan tension and reports on rheumatic pain remedies and local advertising for Hood's Sarsaparilla and Red Flag Oil at the Kable drug store.
Townsend M D physician and surgeon offers rectal and chronic disease treatment. Office and residence on Fourth Street opposite Court House. Hours 8 to 10 am, 10 3 pm, and 10 to 6 pm. Telephone number 79.
A backwoods couple at the Astor House encounters New York's uproar and a philosophical observer notes environment drives human nature. He argues city life fuels inspiration while rural roots temper sentiment, claiming changing surroundings alters human character and even national traits. The scene ends with the philosopher exiting the Astor House lobby.
A New York merchant who gives thousands yearly to help the poor does not hand out cash. He pays groceries and rent, helps secure work, then asks beneficiaries to reimburse the amount as a test of self respect. He funds free classes for Jewish girls, with no religious pressure, and plans more in the coming winter.
The New York Recorder describes Lord and Lady Alington’s Dorset estate known as the White farm. All buildings and animals are white and the laboring staff wear white smocks and frocks to sustain the uniform look. The piece notes the striking, curated whiteness of the property and its workers.
In Glasgow Lord Kelvin and Dr. Joule entered Mr White's shop where Thomson showed a bundle of pianoforte wire intended for deep sea sounding. Joule asked what note and was told the note would be the deep C, illustrating the scale of his work on the mechanical equivalent of heat.
An Indianapolis Journal reader quotes a line about labor and tears. The dialogue shows Tommy Figg explaining that men work to earn money while women cry, implying women must lament before men share their earnings. The exchange reflects social gender expectations in a historical context.
Washington Oct 10 Chairman Wilson says the Ways and Means Committee is making excellent progress on the tariff bill. He hopes completion near November 20 with submission to the House and calendar placement, aiming for passage into law by March 1 1894 despite ongoing difficulties in shaping the measure
The treasury reports aggregate U S money in circulation at 1 701 989 918 with September gains of 21 377 247 and 105 889 935 since October 1892. Silver currency stands at 597 million and gold about equal, legal tenders and bank notes making up the rest. Sherman act issues total 151 319 000 as of October 1. Per capita circulation rises from 16 75 in 1879 to 25 29 now for 67 306 000 people.
The Tucker bill to repeal all federal election laws passed the house by 200 to 101 with party lines. Democrats staged a loud demonstration when the result was announced. Also an ad touts Hilts Pile Pomade with a money back guarantee and a Siegfried & Co. druggist sale in Waerrn, Pa.
Notice is given that letters testamentary on the estate of Anni Sword late of Warren Borough Warren County Pa deceased have been granted to Charles A Peterson executor. Indebted persons must pay promptly and claimants should present authenticated demands for settlement to Charles A Peterson Warren Pa October 11 1593.
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